Restaurants in Highlands
Root Down
Rates above the average for restaurants near Highlands — one of 21 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Root Down is an upscale farm-to-table restaurant in Denver known for inventive cuisine with creative twists on classic dishes and exceptional cocktails, located in a stylish dining room with warm hospitality.
Reviewers consistently praise the imaginative flavor combinations and attentive service, though portions are small for the fine-dining price point.
- ✓Exceptional, detail-oriented staff who anticipate needs and visit tables frequently
- ✓Thoughtfully crafted dishes with interesting flavor pairings that blend beautifully together
- ✓Excellent cocktail program with knowledgeable bartender recommendations
- ✓Gorgeous presentation and allergy-friendly options available
- ✓Accessible flatware design with comfortable curved shape and weight
- ⚠Portions are noticeably small relative to the $70-100+ per person price, leaving some diners hungry
- ⚠Service can feel too casual given the fine-dining pricing and complex menu
- ⚠Staff don't consistently explain dishes and their intricacies when served
- ⚠Sloped floors may be difficult for guests with mobility concerns despite flat appearance
Based on Google reviews · AI summarized
Hours
Monday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
People Order
- —loaded potato gnocchi
- —rockfish tom kha
- —devils on horseback
- —sweet potato tots
- —bread pudding
- —duck appetizer
Things To Do Nearby
What Visitors Say
Joseph Cordova
3 months ago
Our first time to Root Down that was recommended from a friend. It was incredible food and atmosphere experience. The BEST was the staff from the waitress/ waiters, hostesses, and manager. Many came to the table asking what they could do to serve our needs. From appetizers, shareables, main dish, and desserts. Cocktails that was recommended by the staff and bartender. Topped the night with a pour of Pappy’s 10 year. Highly recommended!
Yunseo Lee
2 months ago
We went in for dinner the other night and got 3 things to share: loaded potato gnocchi, devils on horseback and the rockfish tom kha. All the dishes were so good and the flavors blended so well together! Our server split the tom kha into 2 so the picture shown is half the dish. Definitely will be back to try out more things on the menu 😋
Key Cow
3 weeks ago
This was an excellent choice to kickstart restaurant week! Everything was fantastic, especially our server Janna who is AWESOME. Everything on the menu looks so good it was hard to decide. The sweet potatater tots are delicious. The Sangria is a touch more dry than I'd like and a little on the spicier side as is the Beet Down. The Jicama Collins is good, not too sweet. I had the duck appetizer, the rockfish entree and bread pudding for dessert. Every single aspect of each of these dishes was phenomenal 🤌. (Shout-out to who ever made the executive decision to leave raisins out of the bread pudding) I came excited and hungry, I left happy and FULL. Extremely satisfying experience overall. Thank you! Some insite from a person with disabilities... the weight and curved shape of the flatware was very nice and heightened the experience due to ease of handling. The floors although 'flat', are sloped and did prove a little difficult. We did not access the bathroom for this reason.
reynaldo celaya III
2 months ago
The prix fixe menu was an excellent way to bring in the new year. My girl and I enjoyed every course in this three course meal. We decided to include the wine pairing which added to the festivities.
Plan Your Evening
Dinner
Root Down
Drinks
Tapster LoHi
★ 5.0
Stay
Hotel Indigo Denver Downtown-Union Station by IHG
★ 4.3
Hotels Nearby
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Root Down worth it in Highlands?
Reviewers consistently praise the imaginative flavor combinations and attentive service, though portions are small for the fine-dining price point. Known for: creative twists on seasonal, locally-sourced fare.
What should I order at Root Down?
Popular choices at Root Down include loaded potato gnocchi, rockfish tom kha, devils on horseback, sweet potato tots, bread pudding, duck appetizer.
What do visitors love about Root Down?
Exceptional, detail-oriented staff who anticipate needs and visit tables frequently Thoughtfully crafted dishes with interesting flavor pairings that blend beautifully together Excellent cocktail program with knowledgeable bartender recommendations Gorgeous presentation and allergy-friendly options available Accessible flatware design with comfortable curved shape and weight
Is there anything to know before visiting Root Down?
Portions are noticeably small relative to the $70-100+ per person price, leaving some diners hungry Service can feel too casual given the fine-dining pricing and complex menu Staff don't consistently explain dishes and their intricacies when served Sloped floors may be difficult for guests with mobility concerns despite flat appearance
How expensive is Root Down?
Root Down is moderately priced, with a 4.6-star rating from 3,478 Google reviews.
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